Quote by Emily Dickinson

He ate and drank the precious Words, his Spirit grew robust; He knew no more that he was poor, nor that his frame was Dust.

He ate and drank the precious Words, his Spirit grew robust;

Summary

This quote by Emily Dickinson expresses the transformative power of words. The speaker metaphorically consumes and absorbs words, gaining strength and vitality in the process. By immersing themselves in the power of language, they become unaware of their physical limitations or societal constraints. The quote highlights the limitless nature of the human spirit when stimulated by the richness and beauty of words.

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